Program Overview

Radio Pro Certificate

Course Overview

The Radio Pro Certificate covers everything within the Radio Certificate course, plus modules on the radio and audio industry, podcasting, and production. This is an intense course which will give you a broader understanding of how the booming radio and podcasting industry works, and how you can make a successful career going forward. pointblank’s radio courses have kickstarted the career of hundreds of radio professionals including Gemma Cairney (Radio One, Channel 4), Monki (Rinse FM, Radio One, 1Xtra), Josh Dowler (Radio One), Madam X (1Xtra), Mistajam (Radio One) and many more. If you're looking to become a radio producer, audio producer, radio/podcast presenter, or music/podcast curator then this course will get you there!

Modules

• Term 1
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • The Radio & Audio Industry
• Term 2
  • Presenting
  • Radio & Audio Production
• Term 3
  • Radio & Audio Branding
  • Podcasting

Expert Lecturers

• John Farley
  • Radio
  • J-Fresh is a BBC Radio 1Xtra mix resident, Ministry of Sound music curator, DJ, broadcaster and producer with support from BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, GRM Daily & Spotify Editorials.
• Frank McWeeny
  • Radio
  • Frank is a radio & podcast producer and presenter, making programmes for BBC Radio 1, World Service, Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. He also works on a variety of audio projects for global brands, including video streaming platform Cercle and British Airways in-flight entertainment.
• Michael Bailey
  • Radio
  • Resident DJ for Goldie's Metalheadz label, presenter at 1Xtra, Radio 1 & Ministry of Sound. Recorded/remixed for Goldie, Roni Size, Guy Called Gerald, Trey Songz, Chipmunk, Nas & Damian Marley.

Discounts

Enjoy a range of exclusive discounts including but not limited to:

• 50% off NI Komplete, Ableton Live Suite & Roland Cloud
• 40% Off Serato DJ
• 30% off NI Kontrol, Maschine MK2 & Maschine Studio

Career Opportunities

The radio & audio industry is in great shape, with increasing numbers of independent stations and content creators, well established networks always looking for new and exciting ideas, and organisations creating podcasts (covering a vast range of themes/topics).

• Produce
  • Music Producer
• Compose
  • TV/Film Composer
• Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
• Design
  • Sound Designer
• Arrange
  • Music Arranger
• Engineer
  • Mix Engineer
• Manage
  • Studio Manager
• Remix
  • Remixer
• Compose
  • Video Game Composer
• Perform
  • Artist/Performer
• Manage
  • A&R Label Manager

FAQ

• I am an International Student. How do I apply?
  • For courses longer than 6 months: you will be required to apply for a Student Visa. pointblank is able to sponsor you on a Student Visa for degree programmes. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
  • For courses of 6 months or less: you may need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa. All courses completed in less than 6 months can be possible without applying for a Student Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
• Do I need to buy software & equipment to take the course?
  • Depending on your programme, certain hardware and software will be essential throughout your studies. To help with your independent learning and assessment work, you will need to have access to this equipment outside of the campus. However, if you are able to attend classes on campus, this equipment will be available to use either in class or by booking practice time. Note that you have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks). Please visit our software and hardware requirements for short courses page which lists the hardware and software you are required to own for each subject. Where you may choose to study online (distance learning), this equipment will be essential to your studies and assignment work. If you wish to buy equipment or software, pointblank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Serato, Pioneer DJ and other leading industry partners.
• What is my weekly study schedule?
  • Each module requires your attendance at one daytime class which will be 3 or 4 hours long depending on the module. 3-hour classes will also have an additional 1-hour virtual seminar each week. You will also have two 30-minute tutorials with your lecturer per module per term for additional support. Your timetable will be confirmed a week before the start of each term. In addition to your classes and seminars, you are expected to schedule sufficient independent study and practice time each week. The school facilities are open 7 days a week during term time, allowing you to work on assignments and reinforce the knowledge and skills learned throughout the term.
• Help! My question is not answered here
  • If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a course advisor who will be happy to help.